The article "A noisy spring: the impact of globally rising underwater sound levels on fish" by Hans Slabbekoorn, Niels Bouton, Ilse van Opzeeland, Aukje Coers, Carel ten Cate, and Arthur N. Popper, highlights the increasing threat of human-generated underwater noise to fish populations. The authors argue that while very loud sounds from activities like pile driving can harm nearby fish, more moderate and longer-lasting noises from vessels and other coastal activities may impact larger areas and more fish. They emphasize the need for research on the behavioral and ecological impacts of these sounds, particularly on fish, as they are critical for survival and reproduction. The article discusses the potential effects of noise on fish behavior, physiology, and population dynamics, including stress responses, reproductive success, and predator-prey interactions. It also reviews the current understanding of fish hearing and sound communication, and suggests that further studies are needed to understand the full extent of the problem and develop mitigation strategies. The authors conclude by calling for more field and laboratory research to address these issues, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the "noisy spring" to protect fish populations.The article "A noisy spring: the impact of globally rising underwater sound levels on fish" by Hans Slabbekoorn, Niels Bouton, Ilse van Opzeeland, Aukje Coers, Carel ten Cate, and Arthur N. Popper, highlights the increasing threat of human-generated underwater noise to fish populations. The authors argue that while very loud sounds from activities like pile driving can harm nearby fish, more moderate and longer-lasting noises from vessels and other coastal activities may impact larger areas and more fish. They emphasize the need for research on the behavioral and ecological impacts of these sounds, particularly on fish, as they are critical for survival and reproduction. The article discusses the potential effects of noise on fish behavior, physiology, and population dynamics, including stress responses, reproductive success, and predator-prey interactions. It also reviews the current understanding of fish hearing and sound communication, and suggests that further studies are needed to understand the full extent of the problem and develop mitigation strategies. The authors conclude by calling for more field and laboratory research to address these issues, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the "noisy spring" to protect fish populations.